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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,181.14, 348,034.49 and 188,408.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,181.14, 348,034.49 and 188,408.22 is: 260,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,181.14 : 348,034.49 = 188,408.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,181.14/348,034.49 = 188,408.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,181.14x = 348,034.49 × 188,408.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,181.14x = 65,572,558,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,572,558,759.51/252,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,021.66

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